Round River Conservation Studies is seeking enthusiastic Student Program Instructors/Leaders for our Spring 2020 Program in Chilean Patagonia

Round River is a non-profit organization focusing on large landscape conservation. We work closely with local communities and indigenous groups while integrating undergraduate students into our field research to gain experience on actual conservation projects and earn college credit.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references in one PDF document to both:

Doug Milek, Programs Director (dougmilek@roundriver.org)

Elizabeth Brunner, Programs Coordinator (elizabeth@roundriver.org)

Program instructor/leader position

Description:

-Schedule and lead program activities, including academics and biological field research

-Manage all logistics and safety, including driving and maintaining program vehicles

-Collaborate with local partners and senior RRCS staff to conduct research

-Teach undergraduate courses including: Applied Conservation Biology, Biological Field Methods, Applied Ecology, and Natural History

-Facilitate group discussions

-Encourage students’ understanding of complex conservation issues in the context of the local region.

Student group size is typically 8-10 students (ranging in ages from 19-23). All instructors will work closely with our Patagonia Program Manager.

This position can present unique learning experiences, as well as challenges. Because this is a live-in position, leaders must be available and approachable to students at all times, and there is little down time.

Qualifications:

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the student programs, successful applicants must have well-rounded experience in education, field research, and community conservation and/or outreach.

The following qualifications are required:

-MSc in a natural science or a related field (please do not apply if you do not possess at least a completed graduate degree by January 2020)

-At least two years of field experience (international experience preferred)

-Teaching experience at an undergraduate level

-Experience leading field-based student programs or research crews

-Demonstrated ability to design field research studies and/or community projects

-Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification

-Prefer previous experience traveling or living in program location

-Spanish proficiency (fluency preferred)

-Proficiency driving a 4WD vehicle with manual transmission

-Ability to think on your feet, plan ahead, and problem solve in the field with limited resources or support from senior staff

-Great interpersonal skills, high energy levels, and lots of patience

Dates:

January – May 2019.  Exact dates will be determined upon hiring. Preferred candidates will be able to commit to further employment.

Benefits of working with Round River Conservation Studies:

-Competitive salary and benefits

-Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan

-Room and Board

-Roundtrip Airfare to program location

-Evacuation insurance

-Contributions to local communities and coordinated conservation efforts

-Mentoring life-changing experiences for conservation’s next generation

We are seeking an outstanding applicant with a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or a current student who will graduate in December 2019) in an ecological or natural resource discipline for a full-time position in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at UW-Madison. The employee will be supervised by Professor Jonathan Pauli (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flabs.russell.wisc.edu%2Fpauli%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C69d91a66548b4ccc3e4208d752e2e2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637069006754745782&sdata=lR%2B1VN8f2tycqCpSC7EUNPg8deFdoLqKQFTPJBiE30Q%3D&reserved=0), and will be working on several collaborative projects. Primary duties will focus on maintaining a national database of winter mammal observations and serving as a liaison to collaborating resource agencies. This will require coordinating and communicating with multiple natural agencies across the country. Other duties will include preparation of samples for isotopic and genetic analyses and some administrative work.

Applicants should have strong organization skills, be detail-oriented, and excel at written communication. Applicants with previous experience in database management, laboratory skills (especially with isotopes or genetics), and working with natural resource agencies will be given priority.

To be considered for this position, please send a current CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience and contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either a PDF or MS Word file to jmarchman@wisc.edu “Research Position” in the subject line. Applications submitted by November 15, 2019 will be given full consideration.

This position will start in December 15, 2019 and be 12 months in duration with the potential to extend based on performance. It will have an annual salary of $30,000. Health care is included.

For more information, contact:

Jake Marchman (jmarchman@wisc.edu)

Laboratory Manager, Pauli Lab

Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Madison, WI 53706

Study forests of Long Island Pine Barrens at the nation’s premier research facility — the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)

PROJECT OVERVIEW: Forests of Long Island Central Pine Barrens provide important habitats for rare species, clean water, coastal protection, and recreational opportunities in a densely populated region. However, invasions by non-native species and changing climate and land-use affect forest ecosystem health and biodiversity, potentially leading to the demise of native pitch pine and oak. Are open pine barren ecosystems slowly transitioning to open shrublands or ecosystems dominated by non-native invaders? Can these changes be moderated by careful forest management? To answer these questions, join the Dovciak research group at SUNY-ESF and BNL in the summer of 2020.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: At Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) in Upton, NY, interns will interact with SUNY-ESF and BNL researchers as members of research teams resurveying long-term Forest Health Monitoring plots established in 2005/2006 across Long Island. During this 10-week internship (June to mid-August) interns will learn plant identification and field methods in monitoring forest vegetation as they develop their own research projects on various aspects of forest change (e.g., tree regeneration or mortality, change in understory plant communities) that will include data collection, data analysis, and reporting results. A weekly stipend ($500/week) and training will be provided. Free dormitory housing is available for students who live > 50 miles from BNL. SUNY-ESF students can register for internship credit via EFB 420 and additional research experience can be pursued via EFB 298, EFB 498, or as an honors thesis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 Highly motivated undergraduate student (current sophomore or

higher) OR recent graduate (with degree received after June 1, 2018)

 Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0

 Physical ability to work in the field effectively in inclement weather

(heat or rain) and for long periods of time (>40 hrs./week when needed)

 Background in botany, dendrology, ecology, forestry, or related

 Basic vascular plant identification skills or willingness to learn

 Excels in working independently AND with others

 Enthusiasm for field data collection; ability to follow protocols

 Excellent time management and interpersonal skills

 Attention to detail in recording and entering data

 Experience with GPS, statistical software, and field sampling desirable

See the full eligibility requirements here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscience.osti.gov%2Fwdts%2Fsuli%2FEligibility&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C69d91a66548b4ccc3e4208d752e2e2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637069006754705806&sdata=K0Ld1WWkTC3sVOWZhbvKEJdEjthFk%2Bs3q%2B3Lg07a5YU%3D&reserved=0

TO APPLY: The application requires (1) essay summarizing educational goals and qualifications, (2) official transcripts from academic institutions, and (3) at least two recommendation letters. Apply online by January 9, 2020 via the Department of Energy-SULI program website (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.orau.gov%2Fsuli%2FAccount%2FLogin&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C69d91a66548b4ccc3e4208d752e2e2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637069006754705806&sdata=ly18J1Q%2FLBKsv1aGWxBVSB%2FnUtSn4XO99na4%2BVCUF1g%3D&reserved=0). Applications before December 16 are strongly encouraged. When filling out the application, select Brookhaven National Laboratory AND biology or environmental science as the research area. See application details here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscience.energy.gov%2Fwdts%2Fsuli%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C69d91a66548b4ccc3e4208d752e2e2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637069006754715797&sdata=kRw1v82E2hXbmGgw5xE23tuJa586d5pCiWZC7jaTL%2B4%3D&reserved=0 Contact your references early!

BOTANY & FOREST HEALTH MONITORING

INTERNSHIPS, SUMMER 2020

CONTACT: Joanna Lumbsden-Pinto (foresthealthmonitoring@gmail.com) or Dr. Martin Dovciak (mdovciak@esf.edu). Early inquiries are encouraged. Once the application is submitted online, send us an e-mail to initiate the review.

Graduate student (1 M.S.) position available in cichlid behavior
> and evolution in Dr. Dijkstra¢s lab at Central Michigan University
> starting Fall 2020. Our current projects combine behavioral experiments
> and physiological measurements to study the cost of social dominance
> and reproduction in cichlid fish. Interested candidates should contact
> Dr. Peter Dijkstra (dijks1p@cmich.edu)<mailto:dijks1p@cmich.edu)>. More
> for details and application instructions:
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> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fsite%2Fpeterdijkstrausnl%2Fprospective-students&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C38edf100c6cb4e41c42008d752f89b1a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637069100024015662&amp;sdata=bI1cBRMQarjFFnh%2F2%2FBfnxH2itCPlFXo9lhvyQDhAhk%3D&amp;reserved=0
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> Review of applicants will start Nov 15, 2019.
>
>
> “Dijkstra, Peter Douwe” <dijks1p@cmich.edu>
>

American Turtle Observatory (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanturtles.org&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C465f213edc3146bcac5508d75219a6ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637068142449346208&amp;sdata=hY3aXG3QVfBX5xh1ObT0gZgvbB7XohR3YkSlRJENYV4%3D&amp;reserved=0), a non-profit organization focused on the conservation of North American freshwater turtles, is seeking a contract biologist to coordinate and supervise elements of regional conservation research and planning initiatives for Spotted and Blanding’s Turtles in the eastern US. The contract will involve primarily office (analytical and administrative) work and some field responsibilities and will begin ~Dec. 1, 2019 and run for approximately 15 months (start and end dates are negotiable). Responsibilities will include careful management of sensitive data; spatial and quantitative data analysis including distribution, occupancy, and population modeling; coordinating conference calls for regional projects; preparing reports and technical papers; preparing outreach/technical assistance materials; and working collaboratively with biologists from ATO, Antioch University, UMass Amherst, and state and federal wildlife agencies. Field responsibilities may involve visual encounter surveys, trapping, and telemetry for Spotted and Blanding’s Turtles; entering and proofing field data; and following decontamination procedures to minimize the spread of pathogens. All data collected and shared under this position will be protected by data-sharing agreements with ATO and various state agencies, and cannot be retained by the biologist after the end of the contract. The biologist must adhere to all state and federal environmental laws in the course of their employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field relevant, a graduate degree is preferred. Desired qualifications include extensive experience with capture-recapture and occupancy-based quantitative models, habitat modeling and conservation area planning, R, ArcGIS and GoogleEarth, and ecological experience with Spotted and Blanding’s Turtles. Applicants should be enthusiastic, collaborative problem-solvers and be ready to independently prioritize research-related decisions based upon a strong grasp of project objectives.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references as a single Word or PDF document to: lisabeth.willey@gmail.com. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2019.

The Mott Lab at Eastern Kentucky University (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.mottlab.weebly.com&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C465f213edc3146bcac5508d75219a6ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637068142449351191&amp;sdata=FaPIMxhHO3Iq7ojVm6enFWhhs%2BYVQDKFlZmp7C2IR1w%3D&amp;reserved=0) invites applications for one (1) full-time, temporary aquatic ecology technician to support research on the impacts of predator size variation on fishless pond communities.  This position is available immediately and will last for 6 months or until May 31st, 2019, whichever comes first based on date of hire.

Job Requirements: The Aquatic Ecology Research Technician will assist Dr. Cy Mott (Eastern Kentucky University) in managing a NSF-funded collaborative project with Dr. Howard Whiteman (Murray State University) involving the investigation of salamander predator size variation impacts on aquatic invertebrate communities. Duties will include assisting the PI, graduate and/or undergraduate students in experimental design, collecting amphibian, aquatic macroinvertebrate, zooplankton, and primary producer data, entering and quality-checking data, performing data analyses, and report writing. The Technician will also be responsible for maintaining paperwork related to the project, including but not limited to, expenditure transfer forms, undergraduate student time sheets, data sheets, and/or budget revisions

Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for the position, applicants must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, or a related field, although a Master’s Degree is highly preferred. Demonstrated previous experience with aquatics research is required, specifically the processing and identification of aquatic macoinvertebrate and zooplankton samples.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with field and/or lab experience in freshwater ecology are especially encouraged to apply, as are applicants with a working knowledge of the R statistical environment.  Previous leadership experience with undergraduate students is also desirable.

Terms: 6-months, 37.5 hours/week, $15/hour

To Apply: Upload a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Cy Mott, Eastern Kentucky University, using the EKU Human Resources job posting link for “Aquatic Ecology Research Technician”: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.eku.edu%2Fpostings%2F12440&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C465f213edc3146bcac5508d75219a6ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637068142449356180&amp;sdata=WJgofz9rFpKO%2BEW7%2B%2BEOdiXrxTVlEKWJbh0pyUi7LIs%3D&amp;reserved=0.  Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Cy Mott at cy.mott@eku.edu.  The position is available immediately, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.

Graduate positions: Host-parasite coevolutionary ecology
> Clayton-Bush Lab, School of Biological Sciences, Univ. of Utah
>
> We are seeking two highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in the
> evolutionary ecology of bird-parasite systems.  Projects in our lab
> focus on host-parasite coadaptation and diversification.  Most work
> involves birds, their external parasites, and the symbiotic bacteria in
> those parasites.  We integrate systematics, ecology, population genetics,
> experimental evolution, genomics, functional morphology, animal behavior,
> and conservation biology.  Our projects use captive birds in the lab,
> as well as fieldwork at home and abroad, most recently in the Galapagos
> and southern Bahamas.  For more details concerning these projects see
> our lab website: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdarwin.biology.utah.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cae2e5f9bc3094324887208d752382815%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637068273452769708&amp;sdata=fNxMcJPsiojwnTcuHors0f9i6T4KLxfZDkL9RDWPbxo%3D&amp;reserved=0
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> Positions will likely be available starting August 2020. Students in
> our lab are supported through a combination of fellowships, research
> assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Support is offered for five
> years, contingent upon reasonable performance.
>
> Former PhD. students from our lab have strong track records.
> They have obtained positions at academic institutions
> ranging from R1 universities to small colleges and industry:
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdarwin.biology.utah.edu%2FPeopleCB_LabX.html&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cae2e5f9bc3094324887208d752382815%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637068273452769708&amp;sdata=Ob4MWBRt7Oe521QIE5AG3XIy1f51LR7oWZ7zqLfrmDs%3D&amp;reserved=0
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> For information about the School of Biological Sciences at the University
> of Utah please visit https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.biology.utah.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cae2e5f9bc3094324887208d752382815%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637068273452769708&amp;sdata=h0eVccLAsH3M0BVmyiaODHSyLvC%2BDh1yNDMyntQPflk%3D&amp;reserved=0  We are located in Salt Lake
> City, one of the most desirable places to live in the United States
> (particularly if you like hiking/camping in warmer months, and skiing
> in colder months).  Students interested in our lab should apply through
> the School of Biological Sciences grad program in Ecology, Evolution
> and Organismal Biology.  Admission requirements and applications are
> available here:  https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biology.utah.edu%2Fgraduate%2Feeob%2Fphd.php&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cae2e5f9bc3094324887208d752382815%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637068273452769708&amp;sdata=%2BLBfuZyQBgEWGhIMmyMqakSj6Kntbc2t5F6i1YOll9k%3D&amp;reserved=0
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> Application deadline is January 3rd, 2020.  We are happy to chat with
> potential applicants by Skype.  But please start with an email inquiry
> to one or both of us:
>
> Dr. Dale H. Clayton (clayton@biology.utah.edu)
> Dr. Sarah E. Bush (bush@biology.utah.edu)

>
> bush@biology.utah.edu
>

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Southwest Biological Science Center in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a recent graduate (i.e., who earned a degree within the last 12 months) to assist with population genetic, landscape genetic, and climate related research projects. The projects involve western U.S. plant species that are either rare/threatened/endangered or commonly used for restoration. Research questions revolve around recent and historical demographic trends, population structure/phylogeography, inferences of putative adaptation to regional environmental gradients, taxonomy, climatic factors influencing restoration success, etc. Many of the data are in hand and the candidate will immediately contribute to all stages of project development/execution. The candidate will predominantly work in the laboratory and office, but some field work is anticipated. This position is open to U.S. citizens and is funded for 12 months – extensions are dependent upon future funding. The pay rate will be $26.51/hour (taxes are not taken out and will have to be managed by the candidate). Due to the nature of the position, benefits are not available. The candidate must pass a federal background check, a pre-employment physical, and have a clean driving record.

Expectations:

–       Authorship/co-authorship on multiple peer-reviewed publications

–       Work well in a collaborative setting

–       Consistent and excellent attention to detail

–       Work in Flagstaff, AZ and start approximately 4-6 weeks after selection

Minimum qualifications:

–       Master’s degree

–       Experience constructing next-generation sequencing libraries

–       Programming and data analysis skills in R

–       Ability to manage/work with big data (genetic and climate)

–       Experience with genetics pipelines/analyses applicable to SNPs, for example: Stacks, ipyrad, structure (or similar), PCA and sPCA, fastsimcoal2, LFMM, Procrustes, etc.

–       Excellent writing skills

–       Ability/willingness to conduct field work under harsh conditions in remote areas

Desired qualifications:

–       Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals

–       Experience constructing species distribution models using current methodologies

–       Knowledge of southwestern U.S. plant communities and natural history

–       Experience with other programming/scripting languages (Python, Perl, C++, shell, etc.)

–       Experience working on the terminal to run programs, including on remote high-performance computing clusters (managed by slurm)

If interested, please submit a cover letter and CV (including contact information for three references) to Rob Massatti (rmassatti@usgs.gov). This position is open until filled.

Please share with undergraduates who would stand to benefit from research experiences in areas related to evolution, including anthropology and paleontology. Students from underrepresented minority groups and/or who have limited research opportunities at their home institution are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Iowa is offering ten NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities during the summer of 2020. Research projects span a range of topics, including evolution of behavior, origin of species, cancer evolution, evolution of sex, evo-devo, and paleontology. REU students work on one project, but through interactions with their cohort ultimately receive a broad exposure to evolutionary science. As part of the program, students: receive training in research best practices, participate in career workshops, create a digital exhibit based on their research for the University of Iowa Natural History Museum, and make formal research presentations based on their work. Free housing, a meal allowance, a $6000 stipend, and a travel allowance will be provided to all participants.

The REU program website and application form can be found here:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbiology.uiowa.edu%2Freu&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf66ec5af7287475597aa08d74d625520%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637062957045073138&amp;sdata=%2F3jTBZTPhbXgO4uSnfNFOxkho3wSmHGJ5t%2Bc%2FkMmIug%3D&amp;reserved=0

If you have questions, contact Andrew Forbes (andrew-forbes@uiowa.edu) or Maurine Neiman (maurine-neiman@uiowa.edu).

WOODS HOLE RESEARCH CENTER

Research Assistant – Arctic

SUMMARY:  The Woods Hole Research Center seeks a Research Assistant to support several projects related to carbon cycling, landscape disturbances, and vegetation dynamics in the Arctic. The successful candidate will use remote sensing, geospatial data, and modeling techniques to investigate ongoing changes in the Arctic, including gas emission craters in the Siberian Arctic, changing fluxes of CO2, and boreal forest demographics and disturbances. This position requires expertise in advanced statistical techniques and working with geospatial data. Previous experience working in the Arctic is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Process and analyze high to moderate-resolution satellite imagery and derived geospatial data in a cloud-based analytical platform.

Develop statistical models for multivariate change detection analyses to identify landscape changes associated with abrupt landscape disturbance.

Analyze Earth System Model output.

Work independently and coordinate with project leads and collaborators.

Work in a highly collaborative environment to analyze, synthesize, and present results.

Manage project data and oversee data archiving.

Qualifications and Experience

MS in Earth System Science, Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

Experience with remote sensing data and advanced statistical techniques, including modeling of large data sets.

Experience with script writing and programming, including environments such as Python and R.

Experience with Google Cloud Platform, including SAAS products such as Google Earth Engine.

Experience in desktop GIS.

Strong organizational, analytic, and written and oral communication skills.

Ability and willingness to learn new technical skills as needed.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a constantly evolving environment.

Understanding of Arctic system processes and experience in Arctic research, including synthesis, field, and remote sensing-based research.

Application deadline: November 15, 2019

Desired Start Date: January, 2020 or sooner

Salary Range: $48,000 to $54,000, depending on experience. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. WHRC offers a very generous benefits package.

Appointment: This is a two-year appointment with the potential to extend dependent upon funding.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send cover letter highlighting your qualifications for this position and referencing Research Assistant Job # RNRA19 curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to jobopenings@whrc.org. Please type RNRA19 in the subject line.

The Woods Hole Research Center is an independent, nonprofit institute focused on environmental science, policy, and education. WHRC is an equal opportunity employer.